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Dependence and Tolerance are the most common, but that's true with many drugs that require long term maintenance doses. I've used them for 9 years now, and I've learned how to lower my dosages if I need to after I've had to increase them. My normal dose is 100 mcg, but I do occasionally need to increase it to 200mcg.
Duragesic is well tolerated over time. Most of the time I forget I'm wearing them, and the effectiveness cannot be overstated. For long term chronic pain, there is no better drug.
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What are tansdermal Fentanyl patches?
Transdermal fentanyl patches (Duragesic) are a common example of a long-acting opioid drug often used for cancer pain management.
What are the long term effects of Duragesic?
There aren't many studies or data available on long-term Fentanyl (or opiate for that matter) patients for a variety of reasons, but in general it's because that until the last few years, opiate therapy wasn't really widely accepted, and it still hasn't been by all doctors. The other reason is that opiate patients typically tend to be terminally ill, so they're not around long enough to study the effects on. A smaller percentage of patients are long term chronic pain patients and Duragesic users like myself, but the number is growing who are being prescribed it. Pain management hasn't really been at the forefront of medicine until the past few years. However, again it comes down to a quality of life decision - if you're in constant extreme pain 24/7/365, it doesn't make a difference what the long term effects are - I guarantee you that the short term effects of that pain will kill your spirit long before the effects of long term opiate use will. For any long-term user of Duragesic like myself, it is fundamentally a quality of life decision to start or continue with opiate therapy. Of course there are long term physical considerations, and the normal side effects of opiates in general (mood swings, urination problems, constipation, etc.), but those can be dealt with as long as you learn how to deal with them. The reality is that if you're in enough constant extreme pain to require Duragesic use, then long term effects aren't really an issue, as the extreme pain will kill your spirit long before the effects of using opiates long term will.
How does Fioricet with Codeine interact with Fentanyl patches?
Duragesic (Fentanyl Transdermal) patches are used for Primary Chronic Pain; they last for up to 3 days depending on the patient and tolerance level. For example, I'm one of a small percentage of the population that only gets 48 hours from my patches, and that's due to my high tolerance level - I've been using them for 9 years. Percocet (Oxycodone and Tylenol) is used for Breakthrough Pain - Breakthrough Pain is that pain which the patient feels after activity causes pain being controlled by the patches to exceed the pain controlling capability of the Fentanyl. Percocet, being an Acute pain drug, is used to compensate for the temporary increase in pain. The combination of Fentanyl patches and Percocet is very common - I myself have used the combination in varying strengths and doses for a very long time. While I'm currently using the strongest doses available, at times I've had to increase my dosages and augment them with other opiates such as Demerol and MS Contin.
What was the long term effects of containment?
Communist containment was the Cold War. The long term effects were MILITARY advancements, to include the computer which you are using now.
How long will Fentanyl pain patches show up in a urine test after you quit using them?
Everyone is different, but I was clear after 72-84 hours.
What are some harmful effects of using ChemLawn?
Some harmful effects of using ChemLawn are the fact that it will injure you if you drink it. It will also injure you if you rub it against your skin for too long.
What are the side effects associated with using cyperus?
No side effects reported. A long history of folk use, but needs modern study.
What places on earth that have patches of ice all year long?
The largest year-round patches of ice are in Greenland and Antarctica.
In reality is weed actually bad What are some long time effects Please explain thoroughly?
There is evidence that using marijuana has long term effects on the brain such as short term memory loss.
How long should I expect this box of patches to last me?
A box of Nicotinell TTS30 Nicotine patches should last for 21 days.
Where can you get free nicotine patches in New York?
where or what phone numbers can i get to get free nicotine patches in long island ny or ny ny
Can you take Duragesic patches and Vicodin at the same time?
Absolutely - in fact, most patients in Pain Management programs who are using Duragesic (myself included) have an acute pain medication like Vicodin or Percocet for "breakthrough pain", that pain which on occasion is a bit stronger than the patch will take care of. It usually occurs during periods of increased activity, or when the cause of the pain gets a bit worse due to other factors (cold, barometric changes, bad attitude, or just life in general). It's important to keep track of how much you're using though - if you're using a lot of your breakthrough med, your patch dose probably isn't cutting it and needs to be increased. It's a trade-off though; I've always opted for using more Percocet to control breakthrough, since it gives me more control (once the patch is on, it's on, whether there's breakthrough or not). Having said that, I also know at what point I need to increase my Duragesic dosage if I'm using more Percocet than I know is normal for me. For relatively new patients (3 yrs or less) it takes a bit of time to know how your body reacts. Over 13 years I've got it down pretty good. Remember that Duragesic is a long-term, chronic pain medication, lasting from 48-72 hrs depending on the patient. Vicodin and similar meds are acute pain medications, lasting only 4-6 hrs, and only for treatment of occasional pain.
